1890s House of Worth Beaded Capelet period_1940s Black wool with crepe lining

Black wool with crepe lining under bodice and skirt underlined with interfacing for structure

Dress has hidden zipper running along the backside of the dress and two seams running along the bust line

Dress features beautiful cuff sleeves with two large round embellishments encrusted in rhinestones

Worn as a caftan size Medium

Large back yoke with slight gathers

1890s House of Worth Beaded Capelet period_1940s Black wool with crepe liningHouse of Worth, the famous Victorian couturier house founded by Charles Frederic Worth considered to by some as the "father of couture", created this 1890's jet beaded capelet. This capelet is constructed of black silk velvet with a frilly, curly black silk ribbon ruff collar and is fully lined in what looks to be charcoal silk broadcloth. The standout of this piece is its jet beading throughout the capelet, which makes this a truly one of kind piece.